The seemingly endless debate about Mike Hartline and the UK quarterback situation continues to be debated from Pikeville to Paducah and every diner in between. At best, he's solid but inconsistent, and at worst, he couldn't start for any other division one team in the country, depending on who you're talking to. I think Hartline has some ability, and he has shown it at times, such as last year's bowl game against ECU and this year's season opener against Miami OH. When given time in the pocket against opponents of equal or lesser talent, Hartline is serviceable. That's not intended to be a hateful remark... just the truth. The problem is, UK fans are ready to see the program go to the next level. Three consecutive winning, Bowl producing seasons is great, no doubt, but continuously getting drummed by the elite of the SEC is getting old. When fans look at the team and see the outstanding play of some, and the mediocre play of others, the frustration is at the very least understandable. That's why Hartline is taking the hits. Period. Forget that Kentucky has played perhaps the two best teams in the country the last two outings... this is the SEC and every game is big and every opponent is tough.
This week's game against the Cocks is big. We'll see for perhaps the first time this season what type of team (and more specifically, starting quarterback) we have. If we get dealt with soundly by Spurrier's powder-puff-gals, then we can truly pack it in and start focusing on the Madness exclusively. However, if we can compete and battle and show some grit, even if we lose, this season could still be worth watching.
We're pulling for you, Cats, and you too Mike. Prove the naysayers wrong and beat the Cocks. And as Michael Scott would say... "That's what she said."
More later...
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